WELCOME TO ART CLASS!Ms. Crump - Art

First off… My name is Ms. Crump with an “Ms.” NOT “Mrs.” because I’m not married yet I’m from Morganton, NC which is near the mountains I have an Associate of Fine Arts degree, as well as a Bachelor

of Art Education

Mountaineer statue, Appalachian State University

Old courthouse, downtown Morganton

What you need for class:

You need to have these materials ready for class EVERYDAY: Pencil One composition notebook, or

sketchbook if you prefer (cost = $1) We will draw and write in the notebook

Your notes/classwork/artwork which will be kept in the classroom in your Art Folder

Class Rules:

Always bring materials to class I will have random daily grades

Don’t talk without permission Don’t leave your seat without

permission No throwing, damaging, or using

materials in an irresponsible manner Stay on task

Things to remember: Off limits:

Teacher’s desk Markerboard Art materials we’re not

using Closets Other people’s artwork

When I raise my hand: Stop, Look, and Listen! Raise your hand too, so I

know you’re paying attention

Use the restroom and get water BEFORE class starts

ALWAYS bring your agenda to class

NEVER ask me for a pencil

NEVER ask me what we’re doing before you READ IT ON BOARD FIRST

Consequences:

Verbal Warning Move seat Teacher/Student Conference Alternate assignment Lunch detention Office referral Parent contact

Rewards:

Good grades Praise Treats Sense of accomplishment Dots (for 7th grade) Tickets (for 8th grade)

Grading policy:

There will be studio art projects, written assignments, and occasional quizzes

All grades carry equal weight Art projects will be deducted 10

points for every day late I rarely assign homework

Class procedures:

Arrive to class quietly and on time Read and follow instructions written

on the board Work on assigned activity or lesson Make sure any art materials are put

away and your area is clean Wait quietly in your seat for the

teacher to dismiss class

Weekly helpers

Each table of 3-4 people will have an assigned helper

The helper is responsible for gathering and putting away the materials for his/her group

Helpers will rotate for each week Helpers need to check to make sure

materials were not damaged by their group members

Hand Signals

A quick way to tell me what you need Simply hold up your hand and give me

the signal that corresponds to your need:

Sharpen Pencil

Go to restroom

Get water

Question or need help